<VV> Cross-over balance tube seals

[Rick Norris]

What Seth is talking about is called a brass compression union, sold at 
Homey Despot and other like stores in the plumbing section. I use them on my 
Vairs too.

Now in CaliMcfornia they may have to have the CARB stamp...GGG!

Rick Norris
#36 Sunoco Corvair
www.corvairalley.com

>
>
> In a message dated 9/20/2009 5:44:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> kaczmarek at charter.net writes:
>
> How  about the  Carburetor Balance Tube?. The metal tube that runs across
> the
> back of the firewall, has a fitting for another vacuum line going to the
> air
> cleaner.
>
> If those small pieces of rubber hose that connect the  balance tube are
> bad,
> you'll have all manner of troube. Been there Done  that.
>
>
>
> Another Tech tip for all Normally aspirated Corvairs - At least ones with
> the 3/8" cross-over tube. It is very easy to replace those troublesome 
> hoses
> with Brass fitting assemblies. This will assure a positive seal and allow
> easy  removal if needed. Look for a pair of 3/8" tube double ferrule
> junction  fittings. You slide one nut onto the small tube coming out of 
> the carb
> base  casting on the head, slide on the ferrule, put the main fitting on 
> and
> tighten  the nut, then do the same on the crossover tube. It is easy and 
> will
> be the  lifetime solution for this problem.
>
>
> Seth  Emerson
>
> C's the Day! - Corvair, Camaro,  Corvette
>
>
>
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